MSU-Bozeman Tenure Track Faculty Position Vacancy Announcement

Montana State University
Bozeman

Tenure Track Faculty Position
Vacancy Announcement
May 8, 2012 *Updated Additional Requirements*

Assistant Professor of Statistics (2 Positions Available)
Department of Mathematical Sciences

Search Number	12167-2

Start Date	August 16, 2013

Appointment	Full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure track, academic year appointment

Salary	Dependent upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits	Eligible

Community Information	Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 14,000 students, including approximately 1,900 graduate students. MSU is classified as one of 108 U.S. Research Universities (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation. MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana, an extended community of about 70,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in southwest Montana. In addition to providing access to an extraordinary ecosystem for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities to include access to world class ski areas, multiple blue ribbon trout streams and the Gallatin National Forest. The local airport is served by four national airlines and is the second busiest airport in the state. Named an All American City, Bozeman boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events such as the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts held in early August of each year. Powder Magazine identified Bozeman, with "three distinctly different" major ski resorts within an hour's drive, as the number one place to live and ski in its November 2010 Magazine. Bizjournals.com ranked Bozeman #2 on the list of American Dreamtowns - small towns that offer the best quality of life without metropolitan hassles. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America's most desirable university towns. Bozeman is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park.

Overview	The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Montana State University invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Statistics at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2013.

Duties and Responsibilities	Duties include teaching, research and service. A commitment to excellence in teaching is essential. Instructional responsibilities include teaching lower division, upper division, and graduate courses in statistics as well as advising undergraduate and graduate students. Will contribute to the coordination of lower division statistics courses. An active research program is essential. Service includes departmental, college, and university committee work, consulting with university scientists and engineers, and participation in professional organizations both locally and nationally.

Required Qualifications	Doctoral degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or Statistics Education. Demonstration of excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications	Broadly trained in statistical theory and methods. University teaching experience (GTA acceptable). Interested in teaching and curriculum development of undergraduate statistics courses. Interested in biostatistics, statistical education, and/or interdisciplinary research and consultation.

The Successful Candidate Will	The successful candidate will be an independent researcher with a strong commitment to quality teaching and will contribute to the department’s mission of providing outstanding teaching, research, and service in statistics to the local, national, and international communities. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate productively with students and faculty at Montana State University.

Additional Requirements	In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check. *The department has multiple openings across specialties in the mathematical sciences: dual career professional partners are encouraged to apply.*

Application Deadline	Screening of applications will begin on November 15, 2012 and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Application Procedure	To apply, submit the following: (1) a letter of application addressing all of the above required and preferred qualifications, and (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) a statement of current and planned research, and (4) a statement of teaching interests and experience, and (5) at least three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must address teaching, and (6) transcripts of graduate coursework (can be unofficial). An application packet addressing all the above requirements and qualification as listed is highly encouraged. Missing materials and information may not be requested and may result in your application not being considered for the position. Electronic submissions in PDF format are preferred. Please send to stat-search@math.montana.edu. For electronic submittals, include the following: (1) Please indicate "Applicant - Search #12167-2" in the subject line of the email. (2) Applicant's signature on the letter of application. Submit materials to: Statistics Search Committee Mathematical Sciences Montana State University PO Box 172400 Bozeman MT 59717-2400 Tel:(406)994-5367 Fax:(406)994-1789 For additional information contact: Professor Steve Cherry at cherry@math.montana.edu. In order to receive Veterans Preference during the application review process, it is highly recommended that the required forms are included at the time you submit your application materials. Click here for the forms and information regarding Veterans Preference. Important note: Your preference form is submitted to a different location than your application materials. A DD214 is not a required document.

Posted	05/08/12jh; updated 11/27/12

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